‘The final score might suggest the Bills-Patriots game was a close contest but it was not. When the Bills took a 17-7 lead with five and a half minutes left in the second quarter, it felt over. When the Bills capped off a 15 play, 94 yard, nearly nine minute drive with a touchdown to extend the lead to 24-7 early in the fourth quarter, you could have changed the standings and given the Bills their ninth victory.’
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Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen gains attention beyond the 716
‘His jersey is even being sold at London’s Heathrow Airport.’
Bills QB Josh Allen heartwarming moment with young fan
‘7 Sports Director Matt Bove caught Allen after he heard the young fan scream his name in the almost empty stadium. Allen told him to come down and he signed his football.’
Sullivan: Bills defense reestablishes dominance, persevering without Von Miller
‘For the first time since late October, Edmunds, outside linebacker Matt Milano and strong safety Jordan Poyer were on the field together in a game. You could tell the difference in the passing game with those three roaming the middle of the field.’
Bills excited to return home after third straight win
‘”We could have used every excuse in the book,” Josh Allen said. “But our guys, we work extremely hard, we care about each other, we care about each other’s families — and I think when you have that type of love in the locker room, you’re going to find ways to win football games.”‘
“Road warrior mindset” | Bills’ toughness on display with three wins away from home in 12 days
‘”I know each division win is big,” safety Jordan Poyer said. “We got another division game next week; I think we got two in a row actually … All of them are big, especially when you go on the road. Third road game in a row, you can really look at it like that, a third road game in a row to be able to go and go into a hostile environment like this and play the way we did is huge.”‘
Bills Today | Josh Allen gets wrapped up in the USA’s run during the FIFA World Cup
‘”My heart’s pounding,” Allen said after watching USA advance. “You get the nine extra minutes of extra time there. There’s a bunch of injuries throughout the game, and it just seemed like America couldn’t get the ball back. So it was a lot of in our own zone, a lot of balls in the box.”‘
This Bills win occurred at the right time
‘It wasn’t the Bills’ most polished effort, but a true workmanlike victory.’
Observations: Marathon drive rights ship for Bills’ offense, leading to big divisional win over Patriots
‘“We didn’t get that score right before half and that wasn’t ideal. We had that turnover, but we didn’t flinch,” right tackle Spencer Brown said. “We came in here, spirits were up. We knew that if we just kept playing our game, we’d come out and take care of business, and that’s what we did. We didn’t really change our game plan at all, we just knew those mistakes right before half were self-inflicted wounds and if we eliminated those, we’d go out there and be successful, and that’s what happened.”’
For Bills defensive line, life without Von Miller begins successfully
‘“That just shows how much confidence we have in all of our guys,” Epenesa said. “Starting with Von and going all the way down to myself. From the top of the list to the bottom, we have belief in every single person that we’re gonna put on the field.”’
Ryan O’Halloran: Hey, Bills, three wins in 12 days is great. Now go get Odell Beckham Jr.
‘Acquire Beckham and the first Lombardi Trophy will be in the franchise’s sights.’
Three questions: Thoughts on the Bills’ 12-day odyssey, McDermott vs. Belichick, Von Miller’s absence
‘Let’s not minimize the circumstances. The Bills just played three games in 12 days on the road with a banged-up roster and went 3-0. No NFL team ever has been scheduled to play three road games in 12 days. And the Bills overcame a blizzard week in the process.’
How It Happened: Allen, Cook, defense help Bills notch first AFC East win of the season in New England
‘A 15-play, 94-yard, touchdown drive took 8:55 off the clock. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs felt the methodical drive showcased what the offense can do when each player does his part.’
Plays that shaped the game: It was shades of wild-card rout as Josh Allen put Pats’ spy in a blender
‘Wilson is a 24-year-old, 233-pound speed linebacker. Allen is a fifth-year, 240-pound speed quarterback. As Allen escaped the pocket and sprinted toward the right sideline, Wilson grabbed him. But Allen shrugged him off and leapt as he reached the sideline to throw.’
Report Card: Coaching staff deserves credit after third win in 12 days
‘The Bills won three games away from home in 12 days. For some on social media who act like the team is 3-9 instead of 9-3, just remember that.’